📜 Legal & Permits
What is the building permit approval process in India?
🤖 AI Answer by Biddaro⏱ 5 min read📅 Updated 1 November 2024
⚡ Quick Answer
Getting a building permit in India involves submitting architectural drawings, structural design certificate, title documents, and paying plan fees to the local Urban Local Body (ULB) or municipal corporation. Most cities now use OBPAS (Online Building Plan Approval System) for faster processing.
Building Permit Approval — 7 Steps
1
HIRE LICENSED ARCHITECT — Prepare architectural drawings as per local building by-laws. Only RCI/CoA-registered architects can sign approval drawings.2
SOIL TESTING — Get a geotechnical report from a certified lab (mandatory for plots >200 sq yd or G+2 floors).3
SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION — Most cities: OBPAS (Delhi), BBMP One portal (Bangalore), MCGM portal (Mumbai). Upload drawings, soil report, title deed, EC.4
SCRUTINY FEE PAYMENT — Pay plan scrutiny fee based on plot area and floors. Typically ₹5,000–50,000.5
TECHNICAL SCRUTINY — ULB engineers check setbacks, FAR compliance, parking norms, height restriction. Takes 15–90 days depending on city.6
PLAN APPROVAL — Receive approved drawings with official stamp. Keep originals safely.7
COMMENCEMENT CERTIFICATE — Apply for CC separately (in some states) before breaking ground.Building Permit Timeline by City
| City | Online System | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | MCGM Portal (full online) | 30–90 days |
| Delhi | Delhi Building Portal (OBPAS) | 30–60 days |
| Bangalore | BBMP One portal | 45–90 days |
| Hyderabad | DPMS (Development Permission Management System) | 21–45 days |
| Chennai | CMDA/Corporation portal | 45–90 days |
| Tier 2 cities | Mostly manual submission | 60–180 days |
Related topics:
building permitcommencement certificatemunicipal approvalOBPAS